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Concrete News
June, 2001
6 Rules for Avoiding Concrete Floor Disputes
Allen Face is a leading authority on the design and construction of concrete slabs-on-grade, and is considered the world's preeminent authority on floor profile specification and control.
Conversation with Concrete
As I answered the phone, the first words out of John's mouth were, "Phil, the floor is coming up!!"
Concrete Cracking:
The long-followed practice of saw-cutting interior floor slabs has solved one problem: random cracking. But a more serious, long-term problem develops when control joints are left untreated.
The Do's of Durable Concrete
Frequent cycles of extreme variations in temperature and weather contribute to scaling, spalling, and eventual disintegration of concrete surfaces.
Is the weather causing problems with your slab?
The hot weather is here and with it comes all the problems inherent with inadequate curing. Placing concrete in direct sunlight, low humidity and high winds can cause major problems with the finished concrete job.